Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has revealed that the sole purpose of the two-day missile exercises near the Crimean peninsula is to prepare for a “full-scale incursion” by Russia. Russia, which is on combat readiness in the Black Sea region, has issued a threat to shoot down the missiles if deemed necessary.
Addressing a military gathering during an official ceremony, Poroshenko said the drills are aimed at demonstrating that the Ukrainian military is capable of resisting any aggression from Moscow.
